Stowage compartment ⇒ Stowage areas
Release lever for the bonnet ⇒ In the engine compartment
Centre console
Fig. 10 Overview of the upper section of the centre console.
Fig. 11 Overview of the lower section of the centre console (left-hand drive vehicles).
Key to ⇒ Fig. 10:
Indicator lamp for the front passenger front airbag switch-off function ⇒ Airbag
system
Vents ⇒ Heating and air conditioning system
Hazard warning lights button ⇒ In an emergency
Infotainment system ⇒BookletInfotainment system, ⇒ Operation and display in the
Infotainment system
Buttons for seat heating ⇒ Seat heating
Controls for the air conditioning system, heating and fresh air system ⇒ Heating,
ventilation and cooling
- With auxiliary heater ⇒ Auxiliary heater and ventilation
Key to ⇒ Fig. 11:
Lever for:
- Automatic gearbox ⇒ DSG dual clutch gearbox
- Manual gearbox ⇒ Manual gearbox: selecting a gear
Area for:
- MEDIA-IN socket, USB port , AUX IN socket ⇒BookletInfotainment
system,
- Cigarette lighter ⇒ Ashtray and cigarette lighter
- 12-volt socket ⇒ Electrical sockets
Buttons for:
- Assist systems for parking and manoeuvring ⇒ Parking and manoeuvring
- Driving profile selection ⇒ Driving profile selection and 4MOTION Active
Control
Stowage compartment in the centre console ⇒ Stowage areas
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•Switch off TCS: press the button for around one second.
•Switch on ESC Sport: press the button for longer than three seconds.
•Switch on TCS: press the button again. ESC Sport is switched off.
Troubleshooting
Warning and indicator lamps in the event of faults
Do not drive on! Brake system fault. Seek expert assistance immediately ⇒.Lit
up: ABS failure or defect. Go to a qualified workshop. The vehicle can be braked without ABS.
Lit up: ESC switched off by the system. Switch the ignition on and off. Drive a short distance at a
speed of 15 – 20 km/h (9 – 12 mph) if necessary. If still lights up, seek expert assistance.
Notes on the brake support systems
If you suspect that there is a malfunction in the systems, read and observe the following notes:
•The ESC and TCS can function properly only if all four wheels are fitted with the same tyres.
Any differences in the rolling radius of the tyres can cause the system to reduce engine power
unexpectedly.
•If there is a fault in the anti-lock brake system, the ESC, TCS and EDL will also stop working.
•Operating noises may be heard during the self-regulation processes of the systems explained
above.
Practical equipment
Stowage areas
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Stowage compartment on the driver side
⇒ Stowage compartment on the front passenger side
⇒ Stowage compartment in the dash panel
⇒ Stowage compartment in the front centre armrest
⇒ Stowage compartment in the roof console (glasses compartment)
⇒ Folding table
⇒ Drawers
⇒ Coat and bag hooks
Use stowage compartments only to stow light or relatively small objects.
A factory-fitted CD changer, Apple iPod adapter, USB connection or multimedia socket
(MEDIA-IN) may be located in the stowage compartment in the centre armrest.
•If the brake warning lamp lights up together with the ABS indicator lamp , the
control function of the anti-lock brake system may have failed. This can cause the rear
wheels to lock quickly when you brake. Locked rear wheels can lead to a loss of
control of the vehicle. If possible, reduce your speed and drive carefully at low speed
to the nearest qualified workshop in order to have the brake system tested. Avoid
sudden braking and driving manoeuvres on the way.
•The anti-lock brake system is not functioning correctly if the ABS indicator lamp
does not go out or comes on while the vehicle is in motion. The vehicle can be stopped
using the normal brakes only (without the anti-lock brake system). The protection
provided by the anti-lock brake system is no longer available. Go to a qualified
workshop as soon as possible.
WARNING
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